2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.7L Petrol · YD03 ABF
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 10 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 108,982 miles. MOT expired on 10 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,982 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YD03 ABF Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2025
- 108,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YD03 ABF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sl (YD03 ABF) between July 2007 and February 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
YD03 ABF Mileage History
- 02/07/200726,364 mi
- 03/07/200831,746 mi+5,382 mi
- 11/06/200938,692 mi+6,946 mi
- 09/06/201044,472 mi+5,780 mi
- 09/06/201149,227 mi+4,755 mi
- 21/06/201253,359 mi+4,132 mi
- 04/06/201356,954 mi+3,595 mi
- 07/08/201462,461 mi+5,507 mi
- 08/06/201565,164 mi+2,703 mi
- 27/07/201667,016 mi+1,852 mi
- 05/04/201767,501 mi+485 mi
- 05/04/201767,501 mi
- 16/03/201868,378 mi+877 mi
- 25/09/201868,903 mi+525 mi
- 19/09/201975,815 mi+6,912 mi
- 25/09/202081,117 mi+5,302 mi
- 30/09/202081,121 mi+4 mi
- 23/09/202188,821 mi+7,700 mi
- 13/10/202298,625 mi+9,804 mi
- 25/09/2023105,926 mi+7,301 mi
- 26/09/2023105,926 mi
- 11/02/2025108,982 mi+3,056 mi
Average of roughly 4,690 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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